Black Figures
Black Figures
Podcast Description
Black Figures is all about empowering the next generation of Black professionals through insightful conversations. This podcast is to inspire, educate, and connect Black professionals and aspiring leaders by sharing stories of success, challenges, and growth. Black Figures will highlight the achievements of Black professionals while providing actionable insights for listeners.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as professional development, community building, and overcoming challenges specific to Black professionals. For instance, Episode 1 features conversations around leadership within NABA, interning in a corporate environment, and personal growth experiences. Additional episodes aim to explore topics like networking strategies, mentorship, and the impact of culture on career success.

Black Figures is all about empowering the next generation of Black professionals through insightful conversations. This podcast is to inspire, educate, and connect Black professionals and aspiring leaders by sharing stories of success, challenges, and growth. Black Figures will highlight the achievements of Black professionals while providing actionable insights for listeners.
We sat down with Todd Williams, a corporate veteran with over 20 years at Procter & Gamble and Target, where he led impactful DEI initiatives. Now the owner of his own consulting company and a professor at @carlsonschoolumn, Todd joins us to unpack what inclusive leadership really means and how students and young professionals can find their footing in spaces where they may not always see themselves represented.From navigating corporate culture as a person of color to building the habits of strong, inclusive leaders, Todd shares invaluable lessons and stories from his journey, plus a few fun rapid-fire questions you won’t want to miss 👀

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